365lover HEALTH GUIDE: TRAVEL HEALTH
Overseas travel is now an integral part of most people's lives - for both recreation and business purposes. Travel destinations are becoming more diverse and quality information is necessary about keeping well during your overseas stay. This section of the guide provides a wide range of information written by medical and health professionals about many common illnesses encountered during overseas travel.
There is detailed information about vaccines that may be required before you leave, including malaria tablets to take to help prevent this debilitating disease. There are also handy tips on compiling your first aid kit, and a list of what vaccines are required for each destination.
ANTIMALARIALS
An overview of the different drugs used to prevent malaria.
DENGUE FEVER
Overseas travellers are most at risk of Dengue fever which is carried
by mosquitoes. This article outlines the symptoms, treatment, and measures
to prevent it.
DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS (DVT)
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that forms in the deep veins,
usually in the leg. This article looks at causes, symptoms, diagnosis,
treatment and prevention.
EUROPEAN HEALTH INSURANCE CARD
The E111 is no longer valid and has now been replaced with a European
Health Insurance Card (EHIC). An EHIC is required to receive healthcare
that becomes necessary during your visit to an EEA country or Switzerland.
FIRST AID KIT FOR TRAVELLERS
This article provides handy tips on compiling a first aid kit for travel
in overseas countries.
HEPATITIS A
Hepatitis A is a common illness to get while travelling in developing
countries. This article looks at the symptoms, treatment and vaccination
to prevent the illness.
JET LAG
Jet lag is a common problem with international travel but there are measures
you can take to help limit the effects. This article details some of the
steps you can take before, during and after the flight to help stay alert.
MALARIA
Malaria is transmitted by mosquitoes at many popular tourist spots around
the world. This article offers recommendations on how to prevent this
serious disease.
MOTION SICKNESS
Travel sickness is a distressing and unpleasant experience. This article
gives some practical advice to try minimize it.
QUININE SULPHATE
This medicine is used to treat night cramps, malaria and other infective
species. This article profiles the drug and its side effects.
TETANUS VACCINE
The tetanus vaccine protects against tetanus (lockjaw). This article looks
at when the immunisation is necessary and its side effects.
TRAVEL
This article provides helpful tips for people planning overseas travel.
It offers advice about how to avoid jet lag and what you should carry
in your first aid kit.
TRAVEL IMMUNISATIONS
This article provides immunisation information for people planning overseas
travel.
TRAVEL VACCINES (A-L)
This article provides a list of vaccinations required for overseas countries
listed alphabetically from A to L.
TRAVEL VACCINES (M-Z)
This article provides a list of vaccinations required for overseas countries
listed alphabetically from M to Z.
YELLOW FEVER
Yellow Fever is increasing in developing countries, largely due to urbanisation
and a lack of mosquito control. This article describes the vaccination
process for travellers.
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL GUIDE
In-depth travel health guide offering pre-travel healthcare recommendations and essential information on health risks abroad.
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